2015 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · LC15 EZD

The 2015 Citroen Berlingo presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 7 October 2025 at 144,910 miles passed, but only with an advisory for an oil leak that was not deemed excessive. This follows a clear pattern of neglect in the preceding year. In October 2024, the vehicle failed its test at 134,644 miles with a fractured offside front coil spring, a failed position lamp, and advisories for worn front tyres and a worn nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint. A retest on the same day passed, confirming the spring and lamp were replaced, yet the tyre and suspension advisories carried over unresolved. The trend is therefore one of reactive repair rather than proactive upkeep, with a serious structural failure followed by a pass that left secondary wear items unaddressed. Mileage accumulation is high for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Between October 2022 at 114,919 miles and October 2025 at 144,910 miles, the Berlingo covered 29,991 miles in three years, averaging nearly 10,000 miles annually. The jump from 134,644 miles in October 2024 to 144,910 miles by October 2025 alone accounts for 10,266 miles in a single year. This sustained high mileage places accelerated stress on suspension bushes, brake components, drivetrain mounts, and exhaust systems, all of which warrant close physical inspection. A buyer should prioritise a thorough underbody and suspension examination. The fractured coil spring in 2024 raises questions about the condition of the remaining springs and dampers, particularly if the vehicle has been used for heavy loads, which is typical of the Berlingo platform. The persistent advisory for the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint, noted in both the failed and passed October 2024 tests, suggests the offside equivalent and other linkage points may now be worn. Front tyre wear appearing as an advisory in consecutive tests indicates possible tracking misalignment or neglected rotation, which should be verified with a four-wheel alignment check. The oil leak flagged in the most recent 2025 test, while not excessive at the time of inspection, demands investigation. On a high-mileage diesel or petrol engine of this age, oil leaks commonly stem from failing rocker cover gaskets, crankshaft oil seals, or turbo oil feed pipes. Left unattended, such leaks can escalate into contamination of clutch components or timing belt systems. A compression test and a visual inspection of the engine bay and undertray for fresh oil residue would provide a clearer picture of the leak's origin and severity.